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May 2, 2026
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Cybersecurity firm calls for Caribbean cloud before year end
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JCA, WCLA call for gov’t to provide timeline for body-worn cameras
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Jamaica Umbrella Groups of Churches (JUGC) and Watchman Church Leaders Alliance (WCLA) are calling on the Government to provide ...
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Why Radio Endures: Jamaican execs point to cost, connection and listener loyalty
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May 1, 2026
Jamaican radio executives say the medium’s accessibility, affordability and deeply rooted connection to everyday listeners have made it remarkably res...
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GHN launches global campaign to support primary education initiative
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—United States (US)-based Global Humanity Network Inc (GHN) has launched a global fund-raising campaign to support its flagship educa...
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Jamaica welcomes Porter Airlines new direct service to MoBay
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett has welcomed Porter Airlines' new direct service from Canada to Montego Bay. The new direct ser...
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TAJ says intermittent issues affecting eMVRC transactions
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KINGSTON, Jamaica —Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) says the system used to facilitate electronic motor vehicle registration certificate (eMVRC) trans...
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WATCH: Truck overturns in Mammee Bay
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—A truck transporting bottled water overturned on a section of the North-South highway in the vicinity of Mammee Bay, St Ann Friday a...
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Petrojam urges motorists to use right fuel grade, save money
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—With rising fuel prices forcing motorists to find ways to save money on gas, Petrojam is reminding them that selecting the right oct...
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Forex: $158.21 to one US dollar
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—The United States (US) dollar on Friday, May 1, ended trading at $158.21, up $6 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exch...
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Teen charged with murder of father in St Elizabeth
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May 1, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica— A 19-year-old man has been charged for the stabbing death of his father, 53-year-old Gary Allwood, otherwise called 'Blugist,' at h...
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Liberty Business partners with Jill Stewart MoBay City Run to advance educational recovery in western Jamaica
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May 1, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Liberty Business has joined the Jill Stewart MoBay City Run as an official sponsor, reinforcing its commitment to collaboration, com...
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Senator Bernard wants body-worn cameras by the police to be mandatory
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May 1, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Opposition Senator Allan Bernard has called for the establishment of what he calls a digital accountability framework that includes ...
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Jamaica Hi – 5k Reggae Run ambassadors ‘on their marks’
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Dancehall legend Spragga Benz and media personality Patrice White are all set to join Ky-Mani Marley as ambassadors for the Jamaic...
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Morgan says criticism of SPARK ‘self-serving and inconsistent’
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—Minister with responsibility for Works Robert Nesta Morgan says criticism of the Shared Prosperity through Accelerated Improvement (...
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Jamaica set for English Premier League trophy tour experience
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May 1, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaican football fans are set for a rare and immersive experience as Guinness brings the iconic Premier League trophy to Kingston...
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